The Las Vegas Raiders (3-3) host the Los Angeles Rams (2-4) at 1:25 p.m. PT on Sunday, and five factors will decide the outcome. Raiders must curb Rams’ playmaker Puka Nacua, halt a streak of allowing 30‑plus points per game, and protect the line of scrimmage against a battered Rams front. Improving red‑zone efficiency and using tight end Brock Bowers early are also critical. New defensive coordinator Rob Leonard faces his toughest test yet as the Rams lead the league with 644 total yards.
With Davante Adams out and Puka Nacua nursing a calf injury, the Los Angeles Rams must turn to veteran receiver Tutu Atwell against the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 23. The author predicts Atwell will become Matthew Stafford’s primary target, hauling in a career‑high 12 catches for 143 yards. He also forecasts a 180‑yard rushing day for Kyren Williams, a second‑half defensive shutout, two sacks from edge rusher Wesley Bailey, and the Rams holding off any punts until the fourth quarter. These five bold calls set the stage for a must‑win road battle.
The Los Angeles Rams are scrambling to replace injured defensive linemen Kobie Turner and Poona Ford, and undrafted rookie defensive tackle Bill Norton may be their answer. At 6‑5, 330 lb, Norton has spent two seasons on the Rams' practice squad after signing as a free agent in 2025. A former four‑star Georgia recruit who won two national titles, he posted modest college numbers but showed durability at Arizona and Texas. With the Rams now favoring four‑man fronts and rotating seven interior players per game, Norton could fill Ford's run‑stopping role and contribute on special teams. His size and work ethic make him a compelling underdog option for a beleaguered line.
Week six sees former Orange players making their mark in the NFL. Arizona’s Garrett Williams logs six tackles in a win over the Rams, while Atlanta’s Matthew Bergeron earns a 61.9 PFF grade against Chicago. Cleveland’s kicker Andre Szmyt bounces back after a missed attempt to nail the game‑winning field goal, lifting the Browns to first place with a 2‑3 FG record and a perfect extra‑point day. Other highlights: Zaire Franklin posts five tackles and two QB hurries for Green Bay, Oronde Gadsden catches three passes for the Chargers, and Riley Dixon punts five times for Tampa Bay with a 40.8‑yard net average. The post recaps each ex‑Orange player's week‑by‑week contributions.
The Las Vegas Raiders aim to snap a three‑game losing streak against the Los Angeles Rams after a 3‑0 start, with rookie tight end Michael Mayer poised to replicate his breakout Week 6 effort—95 receiving yards, his best game since entering the NFL. Offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko praised Mayer’s work ethic, leadership, and on‑field production, calling him a "valuable piece" for the team's future success. Janocko highlighted Mayer’s habit of sitting front‑row in meetings and his meticulous preparation, suggesting his role will only grow as the Raiders seek consistent offense.
Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Rams WR Puka Nacua‘s calf injury suffered in practice on Thursday is believed to be minor. Rapoport said it wasn’t just precautionary and the injury isn’t nothing, but it doesn’t appear to be a significant injury. However, Rapoport made it clear Nacua’s status remains uncertain for Week 7. The Rams […]
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4 matchups that could decide the Las Vegas Raiders' game against the battered Los Angeles Rams in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season.
With Davante Adams sidelined for six to 10 weeks, the Los Angeles Rams are eyeing veteran wideout Chris Godwin as a potential trade target before the Nov. 10 deadline. Analyst Trevor Sikkema notes Godwin’s Super Bowl pedigree and blocking skills could bolster a thin receiver group, though his recent injuries raise questions about upside. General manager Les Snead is reportedly exploring options, and the move hinges on Tampa Bay’s performance and Godwin’s 2027 club option. The Rams sit 2‑5 entering Week 7, making the trade rumor a pivotal storyline for their playoff hopes.
Puka Nacua’s latest injury setback raises fresh questions for the Los Angeles Rams ahead of their Week 7 matchup.
The Los Angeles Rams are already besieged by injuries. They received more bad news in that regard on Thursday.
Davante Adams is the latest Los Angeles Rams star to end up on the IR. As L.A. scrambles to save its season, these four trade packages could provide water in the desert.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua faces a stark reality check as his rookie contract nears its end. Former NFL star Roddy White warned on The Up & Adams Show that Nacua’s “bulldozer” style could shorten his career, noting his constant injury toll. The 23‑year‑old has dealt with rib, shoulder, knee, ankle, chest, groin, hip and calf issues since 2023, missing multiple games. Yet he remains productive, ranking No. 15 among WRs on Pro Football Network with 37 catches for 417 yards and a TD in four games this season. With free agency looming in 2027, Nacua must stay healthy to earn a contract extension.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers returned to full participation at Thursday’s practice, a welcome development for the team ahead of its Week 7 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Bowers was limited on Wednesday because of hamstring and calf injuries. He missed the first two games of the 2026 season after undergoing a […]
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Puka Nacua left Rams practice early after getting hurt Thursday.
49ers 49ers DC Raheem Morris was asked about potentially becoming a head coach again as the team goes back to Atlanta this week where he had the top job. “We have somewhere in society been screwed up,” Morris said, via ESPN. “We have got this illusion in our head that everybody’s a head coach. There […]
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The Los Angeles Rams could be without several key players against the Las Vegas Raiders, as cornerback Trent McDuffie and linebacker Nate Landman missed another practice while wide receiver Puka Nacua was limited with a calf injury. According to Sarah Barshop, McDuffie remained out with a groin injury, while Landman continued to miss practice due […]
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The Philadelphia Eagles appear to have some good news concerning running back Saquon Barkley, who has not played since Week 4’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at home. Meanwhile, Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is another player to watch heading into their Week 7 meeting with the Dallas Cowboys this coming Monday at Lincoln […]
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua left Thursday's practice early with a calf injury, thinning the Rams' receiver options. The post Rams’ Depth Continues to Thin With Puka Nacua Injury appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Los Angeles Rams star wideout Puka Nacua exits Thursday’s practice with a calf injury and is listed as limited, putting his availability for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders in doubt. The Rams are already wrestling with Davante Adams’ 6‑10‑week absence, plus IR moves for Kobie Turner, Poona Ford, kicker Blake Grupe (torn ACL), and the uncertain status of Trent McDuffie and Nate Landman. Nacua’s injury adds to what officials deem the franchise’s worst injury week, raising questions about the Rams’ offensive options for quarterback Matthew Stafford.
The Browns and Titans unveil their Week 7 injury lists, with both teams facing notable setbacks. Cleveland lists DE Derek Barnett (ankle), WR Denzel Boston (foot) and OT Tytus Howard (knee) as limited, while LB Quincy Williams is now a DNP after an undisclosed neck issue that alarm fans. Tennessee sees DE John Franklin‑Myths and RB Tyjae Spears upgraded to full participation, but WR Calvin Ridley drops from limited to DNP and RB Tony Pollard is listed as a DNP after a rest designation. The reports also note changes for other position groups, highlighting the evolving health landscape ahead of the game.
The Los Angeles Rams appear to have another injury concern to deal with in their wide receiver room. Star wideout Puka Nacua reportedly left practice on Thursday with an apparent injury. “Rams WR Puka Nacua left practice because of a calf injury, a team official said,” Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times shared via […]
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Rams WR Puka Nacua suffered a calf injury during Thursday’s practice and left the field. He will be officially be deemed questionable for Thursday’s game, according to Sarah Barshop. Nacua, 25, was a fifth-round pick of the Rams in the 2023 NFL Draft out of BYU. He just finished the third year of a four-year, […]
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There is new concern for Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua due to injury.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially placed LB Christian Rozeboom on injured reserve and designated WR David Sills to return from injured reserve, per the NFL Transactions wire. Rozeboom, 29, originally signed on with the Rams as an undrafted back in April of 2020 out of South Dakota State. He signed on with their practice squad. […]
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Running back Mike Washington Jr. skips Thursday's Raiders practice ahead of Week 7 vs. the Los Angeles Rams due to a setback with foot and back injuries, moving from limited on Wednesday to a non‑participant today. The fourth‑round pick has had just 10 touches for 50 yards this season, backing up Ashton Jeanty as the Raiders struggle at 30th in total rushing yards. Meanwhile, DT Tonka Hemingway returns in a non‑contact jersey after a concussion, and TE Brock Bowers, DT Foley Fatukasi and OT Kolton Miller are upgraded to full participants. The Rams also battle injuries, missing CB Trent McDuffie, LB Nate Landman and wideout Puka Nacua, with Davante Adams already on IR.